Technician- Engineering Maintenance

About the role

Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing process and equipment issues. Perform, as directed, all necessary maintenance and repair of the equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Participate in the training/upskilling of production associates and technicians.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Candidates must meet ONE of the following criteria to qualify:
  • Associate degree in a technical discipline
  • Two or more years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function
  • One year First Solar technical experience
  • Six months experience as Associate EMT at First Solar and rating of "5" or higher in all relevant EMT proficiency categories

Required Skills & Competencies

• Safety first mindset
• Verifiable electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
• Verifiable hands-on troubleshooting/repair skills
• Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and oral communications skills in English
• Able to troubleshoot and solve equipment issues on the manufacturing line
• Able to troubleshoot and solve process issues on the manufacturing line
• Able to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
• Working knowledge of common Windows computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to identify recurring issues and develop/communicate improvement recommendations

Essential Responsibilities

• Solves day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
• Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements
• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed
• Develops methods to assign causes to yield excursions
• Sets up and maintain gauges
• Ensures all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan
• Responds to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control
• Executes planned process experiments, collects and analyzes data and reports experimental results
• Collects data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance
• Transitions of new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation
• Provides training to production associates
• Develops and updates internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications
• Interfaces with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects
• Develops a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems
• Maintains effective communication with other members of the manufacturing team
• Dispositions non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Will complete First Solar EMT 1 training program
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
• Ensures hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensures satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations